Imperial Palace SeoulvsSmall House Big Door
Imperial Palace Seoul and Small House Big Door are both praised by experts. On balance, Imperial Palace Seoul is preferred by most writers compared to Small House Big Door. Imperial Palace Seoul ranks #32 in Seoul with accolades from 5 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
Imperial Palace Seoul
248-7 Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-010, South Korea
From $162/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Don’t be fooled by the cheesy stylings of the lobby; rooms are almost unbearably opulent, filled with antique lamps, oil paintings and other mementos of the owner’s... trips abroad."
Michelin Guide
"An upmarket hotel with extravagant decor, defined as "the elegance of antique European style"."
Fodor's
"For a decidedly Korean take on a lavish European hotel, look no further than the Imperial Palace." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A name like this raises expectations, but they are all met at Seoul’s most luxurious hotel." Full review
Jetsetter
"A luxurious five-star stay at a grand, European-style hotel with sauna and rooftop golf course, located in the stylish Gangnam area - breakfast included." Full review
Small House Big Door
6, Namdaemun-ro 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-180, South Korea
From $85/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Fax / photocopying
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Down a narrow street in downtown Seoul, this suave little art hotel is quite the find." Full review
Time Out
"Located in Myeongdong, Seoul, Small house big door is a complex space composed of bistro and gallery on the ground floor, hotel rooms on 2nd through 4th, and a rooftop lounge." Full review